Jane, a security administrator, has observed repeated attempts to break into a server. Which of
the following is designed to stop an intrusion on a specific server?

A.
HIPS

B.
NIDS

C.
HIDS

D.
NIPS

Explanation:
This question is asking which of the following is designed to stop an intrusion on a specific server.
To stop an intrusion on a specific server, you would use a HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention
System). The difference between a HIPS and other intrusion prevention systems is that a HIPS is
a software intrusion prevention systems that is installed on a ‘specific server’.
Intrusion prevention systems (IPS), also known as intrusion detection and prevention systems
(IDPS), are network security appliances that monitor network and/or system activities for malicious
activity. The main functions of intrusion prevention systems are to identify malicious activity, log
information about this activity, attempt to block/stop it, and report it.
A HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System) is software installed on a host which monitors the host
for suspicious activity by analyzing events occurring within that host with the aim of detecting and
preventing intrusion.